Deception by Gaslight by Kate Belli

Deception by Gaslight

A Gilded Gotham Mystery #1

Kate Belli

327 pages first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction historical mystery adventurous mysterious medium-paced
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Glittering Gilded-Age New York holds its lavish charms--and a litany of deadly sins--as intrepid reporter Genevieve Stewart uncovers a trail of corruption and murder.As a chill sets in on New York City in the winter of 1888, a jewel thief dubbed t...

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Community Reviews

3.72
based on 358 reviews

Moods

mysterious: 93%

adventurous: 75%

tense: 31%

lighthearted: 21%

dark: 19%

funny: 16%

emotional: 11%

hopeful: 8%

challenging: 6%

inspiring: 3%

relaxing: 3%

informative: 1%

reflective: 1%


Pace

30% of readers chose fast
67% of readers chose medium
1% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

35% of readers chose Plot
60% of readers chose A mix
4% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

51% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
31% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

82% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

4% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
82% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

32% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
55% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
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